- •Vocabulary
- •Exercises
- •Read and translate the text using a dictionary if necessary.
- •Answer the following questions based on the text:
- •Find in the text the English for:
- •Translate using vocabulary items:
- •VI. Interpret the following sentences and passages from the text.
- •VII. Read the following sentences inserting prepositions or adverbs wherever necessary.
- •VIII. Choose and insert the correct word. Remember the difference between:
- •IX. Choose and insert the suggested verbs. Translate the sentences into Russian.
- •X. Read and translate into Russian. Use the italicized structures in sentences of your own.
- •XI. Practise in using tag questions. Imagine that you are not quite sure of the following. Agree or disagree with the statement. Work in pair.
- •XII. Practise in using correct tenses. Work in pair.
- •XIII. Say you will do the following. Use "manage" wherever possible and translate each sentences into Russian.
- •XIV. Ask a friend when he (she) will do the following. Work in pair.
- •XV. Ask a friend how long it will take (a person) to do the following, and develop the situation. Work in pair.
- •XVI. Imagine that you are going to Bertram's Hotel. Answer the following questions.
- •XVII. Complete the following sentences developing the idea given in the text.
- •XVIII. Translate into English.
- •XIX. Read and translate the text using a dictionary if necessary. At Bertram's Hotel
- •XXIV. Compose short dialogues. Ask a friend how to get to some place and how long it will take you to get there. Work in pair.
- •XXV. Topical questions for discussion.
- •XXVI. Speak on the following topics. Use the suggested words and word combinations:
- •Literary focus what is fiction?
- •Key literary notion: setting
- •Setting as a mirror
- •Setting in time
- •Setting as a way of revealing character
- •Setting as means of reinforcing the message
- •Setting as an antagonist
- •Social setting
- •Sample analysis
- •The lumber room1 by Saki
- •Exercises
- •Analysis –Setting:
XXIV. Compose short dialogues. Ask a friend how to get to some place and how long it will take you to get there. Work in pair.
XXV. Topical questions for discussion.
1. What English dishes do you know? 2. What's the difference between an English and an American breakfast? 3. What rooms were offered to American and English guests at Bertram's Hotel? 4. Why were special prices given to the titled Englishmen? 5. What books by Agatha Christie have you read? 6. Who is your favourite writer and why? 7. Which is your favourite book and why?
XXVI. Speak on the following topics. Use the suggested words and word combinations:
a) Going on a Trip Abroad
to fix the time; to go (get) by air (boat, train); a date; to leave for; to find out; to learn; to get tickets; an entry(exit) visa; to enter; to go through the customs; to greet; to get cold (warm); unfavourable weather conditions; to receive; to stay at a hotel; a comfortable room; to be comfortable; a hotel; a manager; a receptionist; a reception desk; a meal; food; to manage to do smth; to make friends; to get acquainted; a custom; to take off; to go back (fly back); to get (come) back; to be back; to enjoy the trip (stay, visit); it takes ... to find; to find oneself; to make a film; to take pictures; to travel about the country; wonderful; a special dish; a special occasion; especially (in particular); to bring back; to find (the trip) interesting (pleasant, useful); to get tired; against the background
b) Going to a Museum (Picture Gallery, Concert Hall)
to get; to turn (to the) right (left); to get on (oft); to get in; to take a taxi (bus); to take the right (left) turning; it takes ... to find oneself; to find; to find out; to learn; to enter; an entrance fee; an entrance lounge; a favourite painter (composer); to recognize; popular; to be popular with; characteristic of; a background; to manage to do smth; to make up one's mind; to change one's mind; I wonder; no wonder that...; wonderful; especially; to enjoy; nothing special
c) Entering a College (the University)
to enter a college; an entrance examination; to take (to pass) examinations; to make progress; to make mistakes; to manage to do smth; the background; I wonder; the right (proper, wrong) answer; poor knowledge; to remember; properly; lucky; happy; truly sorry; to get tired; more dead than alive; to tremble with fear; a favourable atmosphere; to keep to the subject; to get good (bad) marks; no wonder that
Literary focus what is fiction?
The term fiction comes from the Latin word fingere and refers to any narrative in prose or verse that is entirely or partly the work of the imagination. Although in its broadest sense fiction includes plays and narrative poems, it is mostly commonly used when referring to the short story and the novel. Storytelling has always been an essential part of man’s existence. From the ealiest times, man has exchanged stories based on both his experience and imagination. Fiction, in the form of the novel and the short story, most directly fulfils our innate need for storytelling, It takes us to imaginary time and places, introduces us to new people and tells about significant events in their lives. Fiction, since its emergence in the form of the novel in the eighteenth century, has been the most popular literary genre in Western culture.